Lighting Up The Scoreboard -- Cleveland Browns at Denver Broncos

by Ted Bartlett on Sep 19, 2009 6:30 AM MDT in 2009 Denver Broncos Game Previews

Happy Saturday, Broncos fans, and other distinguished guests. I said I would have something up this weekend, and I do. Since Hoosierteacher runs Chalk Talk on Fridays, I think I am going to regularly run this feature on Saturdays. Please look for it if you like it. I mentioned in ST&NO that I have been having technical difficulties with this project. Unfortunately, my Madden footage came through in black and white for some reason this week, and I didn't realize it until last night. Last week, the Pinnacle rendering software was freezing up; so, I guess this is better. At least I got SOME video. I will work on figuring out the problem for next week.

I incorporated some production advice from some community members, particularly by improving my microphone placement. Last time, I used a little desk stand, and leaned into it. This time, I used a boom, and positioned the mic at a good distance without having to lean in (see below.) I also remembered to turn on my pre-amplifier this time, which helped immensely. I also consciously used far fewer separate audio tracks, and did much less editing of them, at Endzone's suggestion. No music this time either. I wanted to see how it went without any, and I haven't made any lately which I love for this purpose. We'll see how that works in the future. Please continue to provide feedback and technical tips. It is greatly appreciated.

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Bonus Football Note:

I tend to be wordy when I am lecturing, so I ran out of time. I wanted to further illuminate some information on the play where the QB throws into the overload blitz, the last play of the video. Note in the diagram that SS Brodney Pool (#21) is in center field, and FS Abram Elam, (#26) is not on the imaginary hash mark, and is instead lined up vertically even with the slot receiver, Jabar Gaffney. That indicates that the nickel CB, Hank Poteat (#23) is coming. Knowshon Moreno has to know that, and know that he is responsible for Kamerion Wimbley (#95) if he comes. If they do both come (which they do here,) the free rusher is the man furthest outside (Poteat,) and it is the QB's responsibility to know that, and to get the ball out quickly to Gaffney or Eddie Royal. Always remember, a pass-blocking scheme always has to work inside-out. If there's a free guy, he must be the furthest one outside. It is a simple function of priority, where it's most important to block the players with the shortest distance to travel to the QB. Luckily, Kyle Orton is experienced at throwing the ball with rushers quickly bearing down on him, from his time with the Bears.

This is a fairly easy read, to see the overload, make the check-off, and hit that quick out to Gaffney. The only time it's a lot of trouble is when it's 3rd and 12, so, as always, it behooves the Broncos to stay out of those situations.

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Ted awesome. I don't mind the black & white but the sound was really low.

Maybe it was just my computer but I could barely hear you. I really appreciate all your hard work in bringing this to us. I love it!

by ThorpeBroncosfan on Sep 19, 2009 6:35 AM MDT reply actions 1 recs

Great work as always! Together with ST&NO and MHRRadio something im looking forward to each week!

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by BroncosNL on Sep 19, 2009 6:40 AM MDT reply actions

AwesomeTB...thanks so much mate!

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by boydy2669 on Sep 19, 2009 7:02 AM MDT reply actions

Thanks!

Second the awesome label. I’ll be watching for those defenses — hopefully the eal players will make the catches the pixel-based guys do.

One thing that was quite effective was the annotation line you drew on the last chart. As I watched a second time, it occurred to me that it would be nice to annotate the routes and players in the same way — for example when you talk about Hillis blocking the LB, you might show the path with a bold line.

by DCJ on Sep 19, 2009 7:19 AM MDT via mobile reply actions

I really appreciated this Ted.

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by dmitchell624 on Sep 19, 2009 8:19 AM MDT reply actions

Ted, I use Pinnacle too when I upload Call of Duty footage.

One piece of advice. When you are done doing the voice over make sure you change the volume of your voice over to maximum. Otherwise you will be hard to hear on the final product. Also, turn down the sound of the game so you can slightly hear it UNDER your own voice over.

Just something I’ve learned since COD tends to have loud explosions and gun fire…lol

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by Tim Lynch on Sep 19, 2009 8:35 AM MDT reply actions

Ok, a 12-13 yard play on Madden equals about 4-6 yards in the real world....

At least from my perspective. :)

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by Tim Lynch on Sep 19, 2009 8:41 AM MDT reply actions

first comment

liked the post well enough to join SB Nation

Great Work! Haven’t seen anything close from someone on their own time.
Keep it up.
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by Elway fan on Sep 19, 2009 8:44 AM MDT reply actions

Welcome to SBNation and MHR!

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by Ted Bartlett on Sep 19, 2009 9:11 AM MDT up reply actions

what fun

Really cool to see the simulations.

On that overload blitz, what about rolling right and passing downfield or into the flat? Seems like you’d have a head start.

What software are you using for the play diagrams?

by tunesmith on Sep 19, 2009 9:02 AM MDT reply actions

You could roll out on that blitz

but since the CB is coming free, you’d still need to get the ball out quickly, because he is going to run down your QB pretty quickly. It could definitely work, though, good thinking.

I am just using PowerPoint to create the diagrams, and saving the slides as PNGs.

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by Ted Bartlett on Sep 19, 2009 9:10 AM MDT up reply actions

This was sweet

I understand a ton more, keep these up please.

by GreasyQtip on Sep 19, 2009 9:05 AM MDT reply actions

Thanks for all the good feedback so far!!!

I turned up the mix volume, and re-uploaded the file to YouTube, so hopefully that helps.

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by Ted Bartlett on Sep 19, 2009 9:09 AM MDT reply actions

I haven't watched the video sequence yet, but I have a question.

From your play diagram, wouldn’t it be better to have Royal and Marshall switch positions here? If the 1st pass option is to Gaffney, Marshall would be a better play as a downfield blocker. Also, Royal’s deep threat might pull the SS (Pool) over out of the play. I’m not considering where their normal spots are as receivers, just picking out strengths here.

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by KaptainKirk on Sep 19, 2009 9:19 AM MDT reply actions

great job , thanks a ton, rec'd

as someone who is trying to learn to follow the game within the game, LUtSB is immensely helpful. just having the visual of what certain looks are gives me an idea of what to look for on sunday. keep em coming, just another reason mhr is the first place i go every morning.

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by Jay Fin Anderson on Sep 19, 2009 9:26 AM MDT reply actions

Great job Ted

I see the improvement, keep up the good work. This adds so much to the enjoyment of the game each week.

by KaptainKirk on Sep 19, 2009 9:43 AM MDT reply actions

good stuff ted

mhr was the find of a lifetime for me. I havent lost a break room argument in months. not on the broncos or football in general. just pay attention and there is a lot to be gleaned from you guys. greatly appreciated

by turnertwo2003 on Sep 19, 2009 10:07 AM MDT reply actions

Wonderful stuff

This is the first time that I’ve seen someone use this kind of technology on a football site – Among the Xs and Os guys here, it’s a great opportunity for all of use to learn more. Thanks, and Rec’d, as always!

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by Doc Bear on Sep 19, 2009 10:20 AM MDT reply actions

Thanks, Ted!

This was great. Appreciate the efforts to bring all of this to us.. it makes the game more enjoyable. Rec’d of course!

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by hairybear on Sep 19, 2009 10:45 AM MDT reply actions

Thx!!

enjoy’d it……really liked to hear the history and scouting report behind each player….pretty similar to what an O Coord gives his team starting off a scouting session….great stuff.

I like the 2-3 plays…..I’ll definitely be looking for them. I hope to see some more play action, deep balls, and short passes to the back in the flat. I’m kinda worried that McD gets too tricky with his play calls and d/n keep the attack points as simple as you just did……for some reason we gotta have a bunch of different screens and run most things from the shotgun???

I’m not sure how much of the Cle game you watched, but they love to bring Elam on the blitz…..I expect to see him come this week and I hope we have some answers for that as well…….He was pretty effective behind the line ag both run and pass vs. Minn……great stuff!

by BideshiBronco on Sep 19, 2009 12:13 PM MDT reply actions

I love this too. Excellent job. Look forward to it each and every week.

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by YellowStoneBronco on Sep 19, 2009 12:22 PM MDT reply actions

Loved it Ted

one again great work.

Slight suggestion: maybe run the plays with the Broncos depth chart adjusted correctly. I know Jabbar is rated high than Stokes but Stokes got the nod and especially after last week will draw a ton of attention!

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by Jon Tollerud on Sep 19, 2009 12:35 PM MDT reply actions

Great post. Really liked it. Only defense? :-)
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by fripp21 on Sep 20, 2009 12:21 AM MDT reply actions

wow

You are a very valued member of MHR

by a16416 on Sep 20, 2009 12:28 AM MDT reply actions

Impressive!

Very detailed, very informative, incredibly worthwhile. Awesome stuff.

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by OmahaCub on Sep 20, 2009 8:23 AM MDT reply actions

There is a problem with that ISO play. You only put 1 guy on Rogers

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by BradyQuinnisBeast on Sep 20, 2009 8:58 AM MDT reply actions